![No official denial on donation from Saudi royals, says Najib No official denial on donation from Saudi royals, says Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51734074517_TBnajib.jpg)
No official denial on donation from Saudi royals, says Najib
This absence of denial supports my genuine belief that the funds were legitimate donations, says Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Fri Dec 13 2024
![Najib defends monies in his account are Saudi donations Najib defends monies in his account are Saudi donations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61733290732_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
Najib defends monies in his account are Saudi donations
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says it was reasonable to believe King Abdullah directed Riyadh's Finance Ministry to donate funds on his behalf.
Thu Dec 12 2024
![I am always transparent, nothing to hide on Saudi donation, says Najib I am always transparent, nothing to hide on Saudi donation, says Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61711973636_NajibTunRazak.jpg)
I am always transparent, nothing to hide on Saudi donation, says Najib
Najib says he was transparent about funds in his AmIslamic account, claiming they were donations from the late Saudi King Abdullah.
Fri Dec 06 2024
![Royal wedding showpiece highlights Jordan's role as West's stable ally Royal wedding showpiece highlights Jordan's role as West's stable ally](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/51684018599_QueenRania.jpg)
Royal wedding showpiece highlights Jordan's role as West's stable ally
The wedding is also a milestone in Prince Hussein's path towards the monarchy.
Thu Jun 01 2023
![Jordan's King Abdullah and Queen Rania's eldest daughter ties the knot Jordan's King Abdullah and Queen Rania's eldest daughter ties the knot](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678690296_PrincessImanandJa.jpg)
Jordan's King Abdullah and Queen Rania's eldest daughter ties the knot
Princess Iman married a New York-based financier from a prominent Greek family in a private ceremony.
Mon Mar 13 2023
![Jordan's Prince Hamza renounces royal title, protesting policies Jordan's Prince Hamza renounces royal title, protesting policies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51617492715_PrinceHamzah.jpg)
Jordan's Prince Hamza renounces royal title, protesting policies
Last year Prince Hamza was placed under house arrest after making accusations about corruption and authoritarian rule.
Mon Apr 04 2022
!['Arab donation' was a scam - Sithambaram 'Arab donation' was a scam - Sithambaram](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41618994172_DatukVSithambaram.jpg)
'Arab donation' was a scam - Sithambaram
If the donation was from the late King Abdullah Abdulaziz Al Saud, why should it be returned to a company called Tanore Finance Corp.
Wed Apr 21 2021
![Jordan's Prince Hamza says he will disobey army orders to keep silent Jordan's Prince Hamza says he will disobey army orders to keep silent](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41617613333_PRINCEHAMZA.jpg)
Jordan's Prince Hamza says he will disobey army orders to keep silent
Prince Hamza says that he would not comply after being barred from any activities and told to keep quiet.
Mon Apr 05 2021
![Jordan says it foiled 'malicious plot' Jordan says it foiled 'malicious plot'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51617492715_PrinceHamzah.jpg)
Jordan says it foiled 'malicious plot'
Jordanian authorities said Sunday they foiled a -malicious plot- by a former crown prince to destabilize the kingdom with foreign support.
Sun Apr 04 2021
![Jordan prince, in video, says was placed under house arrest Jordan prince, in video, says was placed under house arrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/51617490026_PrinceHamzah.jpg)
Jordan prince, in video, says was placed under house arrest
The half-brother of Jordans King Abdullah has been accused the countrys leadership of corruption and incompetence.
Sat Apr 03 2021
![Jordan health minister sacked after oxygen outage kills seven COVID-19 patients Jordan health minister sacked after oxygen outage kills seven COVID-19 patients](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61615673852_Jordan.jpg)
Jordan health minister sacked after oxygen outage kills seven COVID-19 patients
The oxygen failure on Saturday hit intensive care, maternity and coronavirus wards in the new Salt government hospital in Amman.
Sat Mar 13 2021
![Spain ex-king under fire over move to UAE Spain ex-king under fire over move to UAE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/41597818124_JuanCarlos.jpg)
Spain ex-king under fire over move to UAE
Critics calling it the "worst" destination because corruption allegations he faces have links to the region.
Wed Aug 19 2020
![Senior Saudi prince freed in $1 bln settlement agreement - official Senior Saudi prince freed in $1 bln settlement agreement - official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/71511925362_MitebbinAbdullah.jpg)
Senior Saudi prince freed in $1 bln settlement agreement - official
Senior Saudi Prince Miteb bin Abdullah, once seen as a leading contender to the throne, was freed after reaching an "acceptable settlement agreement" with authorities paying more than $1 billion.
Wed Nov 29 2017
![Saudi female chef takes iftar to a new level with culinary skills Saudi female chef takes iftar to a new level with culinary skills](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/41496157260_DohaAbdullah.jpg)
Saudi female chef takes iftar to a new level with culinary skills
But unlike most chefs in Saudi Arabia, Abdullah is a woman. And she's taking on this male-dominated culinary scene by storm.
Tue May 30 2017
![Rattled by Trump, Arab leaders renew call for Palestinian state Rattled by Trump, Arab leaders renew call for Palestinian state](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-03/61490846970_ArabLeague.jpg)
Rattled by Trump, Arab leaders renew call for Palestinian state
They called for a new round of peace talks based on a two-state solution and renewed a 2002 offer of "reconciliation" if Israel quit occupied Arab land and agreed a deal on Palestinian refugees, accor
Thu Mar 30 2017
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025